Neel Gap to Low Gap Shelter

The weather cleared up to be a spectacular day! It started out dreary with rain until about 10.

We had an excellent breakfast sandwich and Gary and Susan made us sandwiches for the trail. We headed into town and resupplied and got to Neel Gap by 12:45.

I actually learned I have a cousin in Blairsville as well! He called and apparently neither of us knew of each other’s existence until this morning when my mom called!

I bought a spoon at the outfitter and we were on our way by 1:05. Several ups and downs today; I’m sure that’ll be the norm.

We finished our 11.4 mile hike by 6:30 which I felt was good pacing. Campsite and shelter are packed. I had to go to my bear bag 4 different times… It made me feel like a doofus. But. Happy trails.

We’re supposed to have great weather for the next week and I hope to be in North Carolina by Tuesday!